RICARDO A. BALTODANO M.D. – NPI #1376705244
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

RICARDO BALTODANO is a physician located in MCALLEN, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1376705244 to RICARDO BALTODANO on July 01, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 11 years ago on Nov 30, 2015. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for RICARDO BALTODANO below.

NPI Profile for
RICARDO A. BALTODANO

NPI Number
1376705244
Enumeration Date

(about 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RICARDO A. BALTODANO
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1901 S 1ST ST
STE. 600
MCALLEN, TX 78503-1228
Phone: (956) 631-6136 Fax: (956) 631-1848
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)		 TX P4734

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
RICARDO BALTODANO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • DOCTORS HOSPITAL AT RENAISSANCE
      5501 SOUTH MCCOLL
      EDINBURG, TX 78539
    • KNAPP MEDICAL CENTER
      1401 EAST EIGHT STREET
      WESLACO, TX 78596
    • RIO GRANDE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
      101 E RIDGE RD
      MCALLEN, TX 78503
    • SOUTH TEXAS HEALTH SYSTEM
      1102 W TRENTON ROAD
      EDINBURG, TX 78539
    • VALLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      100 A ALTON GLOOR
      BROWNSVILLE, TX 78526
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE MCALLEN
      1325 EAST QUEBEC
      MCALLEN, TX 78503
    • FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE RIO GRANDE CITY
      2533 CENTRAL PALM DR
      RIO GRANDE CITY, TX 78582
    • FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE TRI-CITY
      734 NORTH ALAMO ROAD
      ALAMO, TX 78516
    • SOUTH TEXAS DIALYSIS CENTER
      1615 E EXPY 83
      MISSION, TX 78572

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